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When actors are feeling stuck, often their first thought is their headshots.
But why is there so much 𝘄𝗲𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 put on an actor’s headshot?
Sure, it’s the first thing we see.
But is it ultimately the thing that gets an actor an audition—and most importantly, a booking?
𝘗𝘳𝘰𝘣𝘢𝘣𝘭𝘺 𝘯𝘰𝘵.
When you’re feeling stuck and discouraged, remember that your headshot serves ONE simple purpose:
To show us what you look like.
𝗧𝗵𝗮𝘁’𝘀 𝗶𝘁!
Sometimes having a couple (that’s right—as in TWO) compelling & intriguing headshots can work BETTER than miniature art gallery.
𝘓𝘦𝘵 𝘶𝘴 𝘍𝘖𝘊𝘜𝘚 𝘰𝘯 𝘸𝘩𝘰 𝘠𝘖𝘜 𝘢𝘳𝘦.
Do we need to see you in scrubs to know you can play a doctor?
Absolutely not.
Do we need to see you with a “bold lip” to know you can play a love interest?
No way, sister.
𝕎𝕖 𝕥𝕣𝕦𝕤𝕥 𝕥𝕙𝕖 𝕒𝕔𝕥𝕠𝕣 𝕚𝕟 𝕪𝕠𝕦.
We trust that you’re a beautiful, artistic & trained human who can transform into a multitude of different characters.
𝔻𝕠𝕟’𝕥 𝕔𝕣𝕠𝕨𝕕 𝕥𝕙𝕖 𝕤𝕡𝕒𝕔𝕖 𝕨𝕚𝕥𝕙 𝕚𝕞𝕒𝕘𝕖𝕤 𝕚𝕟 𝕠𝕣𝕕𝕖𝕣 𝕥𝕠 𝕗𝕦𝕝𝕗𝕚𝕝𝕝 𝕒𝕟 𝕒𝕣𝕥𝕚𝕗𝕚𝕔𝕚𝕒𝕝 𝕡𝕚𝕖 𝕔𝕙𝕒𝕣𝕥.
Fill the space with your ESSENCE. With YOU.
𝘓𝘦𝘴𝘴 𝘪𝘴 𝘔𝘖𝘙𝘌.
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Related reading: Does Your Headshot Need to Pop?, Do You Need to Show Every Type of Character in Your Reel? and Do Actors Need to Market a Brand?.
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